BESSIE'S HOPE

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1993

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SHARRON BRANDRUP

Phone

3038309037

Tax Period

2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

BESSIE'S HOPE, founded in 1993, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $177K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue fell 37% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR NURSING HOME AND ASSISTED LIVING ELDERS (APPROX 5,000) BY BRINGING TOGETHER YOUTH, FAMILIES, BUSINESSES, AND ORGANIZATIONS (APPROX 2,500)

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $168,037 Revenue: $560

BESSIE'S HOPE ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR NURSING HOME AND ASSISTED LIVING BY BRINGING TOGETHER YOUTH, FAMILIES, BUSINESSES, AND ORGANIZATIONS. THE YOUTH AND ELDERS PROGRAM FACILITATES...

BESSIE'S HOPE ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR NURSING HOME AND ASSISTED LIVING BY BRINGING TOGETHER YOUTH, FAMILIES, BUSINESSES, AND ORGANIZATIONS. THE YOUTH AND ELDERS PROGRAM FACILITATES STRUCTURED, ONGOING VISITATIONS BETWEEN SCHOOLS, AND OTHER YOUTH GROUPS, AND NURSING HOME RESIDENTS, ENGAGING THE YOUTH AND THE ELDERS IN MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES AND PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR RELATIONSHIP BUILDING. PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS INFUSE THIS"SERVICE-LEARNING" EXPERIENCE INTO THEIR STUDENTS' ACADEMIC CURRICULUM. READING AND WRITING ARE MAJOR COMPONENTS WITHIN THE INTERGENERATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS.THE FAMILY AND ELDERS PROGRAM INVOLVES THE TRAINING AND PLACEMENT OF VOLUNTEERS (YOUTH, ADULTS AND FAMILIES), IN ORDER THAT THEY MAY BECOME COMPANIONS, ADVOCATES, FAMILIES FOR ELDERS WHO HAVE LITTLE OR NO VISITATION. THE COMMUNITY AND ELDERS PROGRAM INVOLVES THE ORIENTATION, COORDINATION AND FACILITATION OF NURSING HOME VISITS FOR BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $183,458

Program Service Revenue $560

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $-7,393

TOTAL REVENUE $176,625

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $53,871

Salaries & Benefits $101,752

Fundraising Expenses $16,309

Program Expenses $168,037

Other Expenses $34,618

TOTAL EXPENSES $190,241

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2021	2020	Change
Revenue	$176,625	$282,359	-0.4%
Expenses	$190,241	$311,753	-0.4%
Net Income	$-13,616	$-29,394	-0.5%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

902

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$81,538

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DAVID GERAS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN MARKLEY	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TYLER NITTA	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANN O'NEIL	CHAIRPERSON	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JADON WEBB	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHARRON BRANDRUP	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$39,250	$0	$39,250
LINDA HOLLOWAY	DEVELOPMENTAL DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$42,288	$0	$42,288

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2021	$176,625	$190,241	$101,812	$-13,616
2020	$282,359	$311,753	$112,117	$-29,394
2019	$313,580	$298,797	$146,360	$14,783
2018	$294,919	$281,160	$131,594	$13,759